Alex Ross and Heath Lees on Wagnerism
Alex Ross in conversation with Prof. Heath Lees (in New Zealand) on Ross' recent book.
Past Events
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U.S. Book Launch of Wagnerism
The Wagner Society of New York and Powerhouse Arena book store presented the Official U.S. Launch of Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music by Alex Ross in Conversation with A.O. Scott on Monday, September 14. WSNY was represented by Scott Carlton, the Society's Director of Singer's Programs. About the Book: Alex Ross, […]
Der fliegende Holländer Seminar
40th Annual Seminar Part 1: Hans Rudolf Vaget, Prof. Emeritus of German Studies, Smith College, “Der fliegende Holländer: The Jewish Connection: Wagner and Heinrich Heine” Peter Bloom, Prof. of Humanities, Emeritus, Smith College, “Der fliegende Holländer: The French Connection” - Joe Pearce, President, Vocal Record Collectors Society, “Sentas: Known and Unknown” Interview with two cast […]
Film of Der fliegende Holländer
Dolby Screening Room 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, United StatesFilm of Der fliegende Holländer, directed by Joachim Herz, with introduction by Hilan Warshaw.
“Wagner and Brahms: The War of the Romantics.”
Liederkranz Foundation 6 E 87th St., New York, NY, United StatesSaul Lilienstein: “Wagner and Brahms: The War of the Romantics.”
Honoring Stephen Gould
Reception in honor of Stephen Gould, heldentenor (appearing with NY Philharmonic), with interview.
Die Feen at The Glimmerglass Festival
Francesca Zambello and Die Feen, with cast members and production team scheduled for The Glimmerglass Festival.
A View from the Podium: Eve Queler on Conducting Wagner
Eve Queler on Conducting Wagner, with booksigning of her memoir A View from the Podium.
Bayreuth Festival Highlights
Bayreuth Festival Highlights: German Bravo-Casas on Siegfried Wagner’s life and career; John Muller on the new production of Tannhäuser ; Scott Carlton on the anniversary of Wolfgang Wagner’s birth and his years as Director of the Bayreuth Festival.
Wagner Birthday Recital
Suzanne Hendrix, mezzo (WSNY?Robert Lauch Endowed Fund awardee), and Carami Hilaire, soprano (WSNY?awardee), with reception.
Unique Materials in the Columbia University Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Jennifer B. Lee, curator: Unique Materials in the Columbia University Rare Book & Manuscript Library (exhibit and talk), followed by lunch.
“The Norns and the Magic of Time.”
presentation by Jeffrey Swann